Overclocking Intel core duo e7500

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I know what people would think, and why would i be playing on such an old system but, am really okay with it because the games i play isn't much demanding. so about overclocking i use to hit 3.50 or 3.60 ghz with this cpu, but now it won't even hit those levels no more i only can go up to 3.30 ghz. so what does this mean is my mobo or any of my components damaged or even m cpu, and as i look into CPU-Z when i look at my clocks speeds it stays at 3.30 gzh than instantly drops to like 1.50 ghz each second i think. so is this a huge problem?
 
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Changing clock speeds in real time is a feature, not a bug. CPU reduces clocks when not in use or when used lightly, to preserve power and reduce heat. When you put some load on it, it ups the clock to maximum performance.

What voltage are you running on this CPU? If you used too much, it might have damaged the CPU long-term. And even if you didn't, the CPU is old and by aging it might start to require more and more voltage to keep the same frequency stable. Official recommendation by Intel is a maxiumum voltage of 1.3625V. Anything above that is only to be used short-term and not safe for prolonged use.

You also need to check CPU temps (try never to exceed 75C, and it would be best to keep it below 65C at all times) and make sure...
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What are your temps whilst gaming? Might just be overheating.
 
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Changing clock speeds in real time is a feature, not a bug. CPU reduces clocks when not in use or when used lightly, to preserve power and reduce heat. When you put some load on it, it ups the clock to maximum performance.

What voltage are you running on this CPU? If you used too much, it might have damaged the CPU long-term. And even if you didn't, the CPU is old and by aging it might start to require more and more voltage to keep the same frequency stable. Official recommendation by Intel is a maxiumum voltage of 1.3625V. Anything above that is only to be used short-term and not safe for prolonged use.

You also need to check CPU temps (try never to exceed 75C, and it would be best to keep it below 65C at all times) and make sure that your cooler is free from dust and that the fans are spinning.

 
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